1.Stay organized.

There is no amount of planning that can prepare you for unexpected issues that arise on your moving day, but you can prepare for a comfortable move by packing and organizing your belongings in advance.

Also, by taking an inventory of all possessions, scheduling your moving truck two weeks prior to your move and planning where your furniture will go in your new home.

 

 2.Gather packing supplies far in advance.

There’s nothing worse than scrambling at the last minute for boxes, bubble wrap, and packing tape to pack up the last of your belongings.

Please make sure you have enough boxes ready for packing. If you buy your boxes from us, you can always return unused boxes for a refund. You can also get them free from the grocery/retailing shops. Have about 10 boxes set aside to use for last minute items on moving day.

 

3.Label all boxes clearly.

Make sure that all boxes are labeled clearly with their contents. You can take it a step further by using color coding to organize where boxes will go in your new home.

Before you pack even one box, create a simple record keeping system. You’ll place a number on EVERY box you pack and list the contents on your list. When describing the box contents, be specific — “A-D files” is better than “files “. Also, you may label all boxes in red for the kitchen, blue for bedrooms, and green for bathrooms, as an example. This will make it easy and efficient for movers to unload your belongings. So the quicker that your movers work, the chances are you will have to pay less in total moving expenses.

 

 4.Have extra cash on hand.

It is wise to have extra cash on hand in case some type of minor emergency occurs.

This could include for example plumbing issues in your new home, movers having to charge more than what was originally estimated, or having to stay in a hotel overnight while traveling.

 

 5.Don’t forget to plan for the first night in your new home.

One of the most essential moving tips is to plan for the first night that you’ll spend in your new home.

The odds are that you will spend all day and evening moving and unpacking, yet you definitely won’t be settled in completely by the time you’re ready to hit the hay.

Set aside a box or suitcase to hold everything you will need for the first 24 hours of your move and label it clearly. This can include utensils for cooking, toiletries, a change of clothing and bedding so that you can sleep comfortably.

Floowing are some handy tips for your items that are going to be relocated.

 

•BOOKS

Books should be packed in small, strong, securely tied cartons. They should be placed cover to cover, alternating bindings to prevent the pages from becoming interlocked and damaged. Wrap valuable books individually. DO NOT pack books in furniture drawers or leave them in portable book drawers or leave them in portable bookshelves or bookcases.

 

 •CLOTHING

Our men will move your clothing on hangers, from the closets directly to wardrobes furnished by us. Wardrobes will hold approximately 25 hangers depending upon the size of garments. Your clothing will reach you clean and wrinkle-free. For storage, clothing should be cleaned. Small clothing articles pack nicely in suitcases, boxes, or trunks.

 

 •DRAWERS IN FURNITURE

All drawers do not need to be emptied. Articles such as blankets, cushions, pillows and clothing may be left in drawers. Do not pack heavy items in dresser, bureau, server or buffet drawers. NEVER leave liquids, breakables or firearms in drawers.

 

•FOOD

Dispose of food in open containers that might spill or spoil en-route. The carrier will not be liable for damage caused by food spilling on other items. Perishable food should never be stored or shipped.

 

•FREEZERS

Our movers will inform you prior to loading your freezer in the truck. Freezers must be emptied. We will give you time to pack all frozen items in boxes or coolers for transport.  You can then load these items back into the freezer at your new location. Safety of contents can not be guaranteed so it is best to empty your freezer and plan meals that will use up perishable contents.

 

•GLASSWARE/CHINA

Stemware and glassware should be wrapped individually and placed in barrels or placed in the top of china containers. DO NOT nest unwrapped glasses in each other. Place wrapped glassware right side up, not on their sides.

•KITCHEN UTENSILS

Kitchen utensils should be clean and placed in cartons or barrels. Durable, heavy pieces placed on the bottom, light ones on the top with each piece padded against dents, chipping or scratching. Toasters, irons, waffle irons, mixers, etc., may be wrapped individually and placed in cartons with other kitchen utensils.

 

•LINENS|

Table and bed linens should be put into strong cartons or trunks. They should be lined with tissue or clean white or brown paper to protect from dust. Do not use newsprint as a liner as the ink may soil the fabric.

 

•MEDICINES

Seal bottles and jar stoppers. Wrap individually, placing them upright in small cartons or metal waste containers.

 

•MIRRORS/ PAINTINGS & PICTURES

For storage or long distance moving, they must be crated for safe handling. Small pictures can be safely placed between the folds of blankets or pillows in drawers or cartons. Large and valuable pictures and paintings must be padded, wrapped and crated for moving.

 

•SILVERWARE

Leave in original containers or wrap in cloth or low sulphur content paper, or tissue and pack in boxes. Place padding in silver chests to prevent moving and scratching.

 

•TOOLS

If they are valuable, wrap separately. Tools, as a rule, can be put into small strong cartons without wrapping individually. Garage items such as rakes, brooms, etc. do not need to be packed.

 

•VALUABLES

Legal documents, all important papers, jewels and currency should be handled by you personally. Keep them in your immediate possession.